Do No Harm

 

Do No Harm by Christina McDonald. New York, Gallery Books, 350 pages. 202.  *** Topics & Questions for Discussion. 

Emma and Nate lead an idyllic life, both working in their chosen careers and have an adorable five-year-old son. Emma is a doctor at the local hospital and Nate is a police detective. Neither make a lot of money and with Emma's medical school loans, money is tight. When their son, Josh, is diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, their world comes crashing down. What will a parent do for their child? The medical bills mount and Emma in her quest for fast money throws aside her ethics as a doctor to enter the world of drugs.

Do No Harm is a quick read, perfect for summer. While unbelievable in parts of the plot, it was an interesting read and kept my attention throughout. I did find the ending somewhat unsatisfying. My sense of fairness wanted a different outcome. Does the end ever justify the means? 

Christina McDonald is the USA Today bestselling author of Do No Harm, Behind Every Lie and The Night Olivia Fell (Simon & Schuster/Gallery Books), which has been optioned for television by a major Hollywood studio.

Her writing has been featured in The Sunday Times, Dublin, USAToday.com, and Expedia. Originally from Seattle, WA, she has a BA in Communications from the University of Washington and an MA in Journalism from the National University of Ireland Galway. She now lives in London, England with her husband, two sons, and their dog, Tango. She’s currently working on her next novel. For more information https://christina-mcdonald.com/about/

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